Definitions for disinfection
dis·in·fec·tion

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1. disinfectionnoun

   treatment to destroy harmful microorganisms

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1. disinfectionnoun

   Treatment with disinfectant materials in order to destroy harmful microorganisms

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1. disinfection

   A disinfectant is a chemical substance or compound used to inactivate or destroy microorganisms on inert surfaces. Disinfection does not necessarily kill all microorganisms, especially resistant bacterial spores; it is less effective than sterilization, which is an extreme physical or chemical process that kills all types of life. Disinfectants are generally distinguished from other antimicrobial agents such as antibiotics, which destroy microorganisms within the body, and antiseptics, which destroy microorganisms on living tissue. Disinfectants are also different from biocides—the latter are intended to destroy all forms of life, not just microorganisms. Disinfectants work by destroying the cell wall of microbes or interfering with their metabolism. It is also a form of decontamination, and can be defined as the process whereby physical or chemical methods are used to reduce the amount of pathogenic microorganisms on a surface.Disinfectants can also be used to destroy microorganisms on the skin and mucous membrane, as in the medical dictionary historically the word simply meant that it destroys microbes.Sanitizers are substances that simultaneously clean and disinfect. Disinfectants kill more germs than sanitizers. Disinfectants are frequently used in hospitals, dental surgeries, kitchens, and bathrooms to kill infectious organisms. Sanitizers are mild compared to disinfectants and are used majorly to clean things that are in human contact whereas disinfectants are concentrated and are used to clean surfaces like floors and building premises.Bacterial endospores are most resistant to disinfectants, but some fungi, viruses and bacteria also possess some resistance. In wastewater treatment, a disinfection step with chlorine, ultra-violet (UV) radiation or ozonation can be included as tertiary treatment to remove pathogens from wastewater, for example if it is to be discharged to a river or the sea where there body contact immersion recreations is practiced (Europe) or reused to irrigate golf courses (US). An alternative term used in the sanitation sector for disinfection of waste streams, sewage sludge or fecal sludge is sanitisation or sanitization.

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1. disinfection

   Disinfection is a process that eliminates or reduces many or all pathogenic microorganisms, except bacterial spores, on inanimate objects. This can be achieved through various methods such as the application of heat, radiation, or disinfectants chemicals. Disinfection is different from sterilization, as sterilization aims to destroy all forms of microbial life including bacterial spores.

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1. Disinfectionnoun

   the act of disinfecting; purification from infecting matter

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1. Disinfection

   Rendering pathogens harmless through the use of heat, antiseptics, antibacterial agents, etc.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of disinfection in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of disinfection in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of disinfection in a Sentence

1. The CDC:

   Screening testing, ventilation, handwashing and respiratory etiquette, staying home when sick and getting tested, contact tracing in combination with quarantine and isolation, and cleaning and disinfection are also important layers of prevention to keep schools safe.

2. Richard Luthy:

   Dr. Edwards is correct, chloroform (and similar disinfection by-products) don’t come from corroded iron pipes or lead-containing pipes.

3. Dan Corcoran:

   It's tasteless, you can't see it, but what the EPA has identified is long-term exposure to these disinfection byproducts, chronic exposure can actually be a carcinogen, it's a nationwide issue and it's an evolving science.

4. Leo Poon:

   We just want to highlight that we should also pay attention to hand hygiene and disinfection of contaminated surfaces.

5. Ramon Llamas:

   Look for a number of health solutions, especially those that claim that they can tell you if you are showing signs of possible infection -- raised body temp, elevated heart rate and respiration -- or if you are socially distanced enough, or look at different disinfection solutions for the home, similar to the ones that claim they can zap unwanted or dangerous microbes on your phone.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=disinfection
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Disinfection
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disinfection
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disinfection